Effervescent's Artwork

[Effervescent]

Just figured I'd share some of my artwork as a way of saying hello! I'm pretty new to this community and have jumped into some pretty fun RP plots so far!


A little about me as an artist:

• I'm currently freelance.
  
• I have a degree in animation
  
• I really enjoy creating portraits
  
• I'm currently going through artist's block
  

 

[Bl33dingH3arts]

I really love the last pic are you taking requests? I'm looking for a character designer for the short story series I'm writing...

 

[Effervescent]

I really love the last pic are you taking requests? I'm looking for a character designer for the short story series I'm writing...

My commissions are currently closed. Thank you for the interest though!

 

[Bl33dingH3arts]

My commissions are currently closed. Thank you for the interest though!

O.m.g. is your profile pic Garrus??

 

[Effervescent]

O.m.g. is your profile pic Garrus??

Totally is!

 

[Bl33dingH3arts]

Omg that's so amazing! He's usually my romantic choice cos I just love his character sooooo much, he's hilarious too

 

[Mobius]

Wow is all I can say!Absolutely stunning!You have a great talent .

 

[CloudyBlueDay]

If I can ask, how did you learn to draw? I'm currently trying to get better at it myself and it's really tough. I could use someone else's opinion. ^^

 

[Effervescent]

@CloudyBlueDay Well, I started drawing daily at around age 4. My dad taught me the basics in using shapes to define forms, and would give me lessons each week for me to practice for a good many years. I was also given How To Draw books by Disney that went into detail about how to draw my favorite Disney characters. A lot of learning to draw at any point is just practice. I drew every day since I was four, and a lot of times it was really dumb stuff, but I drew what I liked and that is the most important thing.


So, if I were to break it down, here are the things you should consider:

1. Practice daily - even if it's just little doodles, you need to get your hand familiar and comfortable drawing from your head. Your hand won't start out where your mind is, and so without practice, your hand can't catch up.
   
2. Keep a sketchbook on you - I always have a smaller sketchbook stashed in my purse. Anytime I think of something, I doodle it, much like a writer would jot down ideas in a note pad.
   
3. Draw from life - whatever style you choose to draw in, you still need to understand how the world looks and works. Draw from life. Draw what you see, not what you think you see.
   
4. Don't be afraid of critique - constructive criticism, or even the harshest of critiques, are necessary for you as an artist to grow. Show your work, and don't be afraid of honest feedback. Let it be encouragement. Don't let it discourage you. Make an instagram or a tumblr and post everything you draw, or just show your friends.
   
5. Learn from other artists - any artist you admire, whether it be present day or classical, you should learn from. A lot of current artists have blogs where they share their works, and sometimes even break down their process.
   
6. Everything is made up of shapes - really, just look at objects and identify the shapes it has. Before you flesh out any details, draw out the shapes lightly and draw over those shapes.
   

If you feel like you've plateaued, you've got to start going out of your comfort zone. Some colleges or art establishments will hold live model sessions weekly or biweekly that are open to the public. Some are free, some have a small fee, but if you get the chance, those sessions are very good to take advantage of.


I attended a four year college to hone my artistic abilities into a more specific genre. A couple of years after I graduated, I participated in an online "art camp" to further my studies on my own time. These measures were taken because I have been pursuing art as a career and no longer just a hobby.

 

[Llamadragon]

Oy, oy, not bad, mate! I really love the gesture in that last sketch with the book. Looking forward to see more from you.